Band 7 Clinical Psychologist

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to lead multi-disciplinary assessments and diagnostic planning for children and young people with complex neurodevelopmental difficulties, including suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder. The post offers an 8a level, or a Band 7 development opportunity, on a 0.6 WTE permanent contract.

You will work within the assessment and diagnostic team, providing specialist psychological interventions, advice, audit and

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary assessments and planning for children aged 0-18 with neurodevelopmental needs.
• Provide diagnostic assessment and specialist interventions for complex cases including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Support planning, governance, audit and service development within the team.
• Provide advice, training and supervision to other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Job description

• To take the lead role in coordinating multi-disciplinary assessments and assessment planning and to deliver a diagnosis to children and families when appropriate.
• To provide psychological diagnostic assessment, interventions, management and advice using highly specialist advanced skills and knowledge for a caseload of children with complex developmental difficulties including the possibility of an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
• To support the Principal Psychologist and the Clinical lead in the planning, development and evaluation of the service with allocated responsibilities according to skill set.
• To ensure the systematic provision of a high-quality specialist service to children and their families aged between 0-18 years presenting with neurodevelopmental disorders including the possibility of an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
• To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of professional practice.
• To utilise skills for audit, policy and service development and research taking responsibility for aspects of service development through audit.
• To provide advice support and training to other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
  We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist for an 8a position, or alternatively a Band 7 development role for a clinician with less experience in this field, on a 0.6WTE permanent contract. The successful candidate will join the assessment and diagnostic multi-disciplinary team working with children and young people aged 0-18 years presenting with complex difficulties that may indicate an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Depending on the banded position, you will need relevant skills to lead and contribute to the holistic assessment of a child's needs considering developmental, environmental and social factors. You will be responsible for assessment, formulation, consultation and advice being offered to children and families. You will be encouraged to develop your skills, knowledge and interests in this clinical field and to contribute to all aspects of service and staff development. There are also opportunities for development of audit, research and further development of the services. You will join an enthusiastic and compassionate expert team delivering high quality services to work in partnership with parents to ensure that their child's needs are understood. The team are all based within one centre creating a cohesive, strong and highly supportive multi-disciplinary environment.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.